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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,725.58, 38,595.67 and 8,196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,725.58, 38,595.67 and 8,196.76 is: 12,297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,725.58 : 38,595.67 = 8,196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,725.58/38,595.67 = 8,196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,725.58x = 38,595.67 × 8,196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,725.58x = 316,359,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,359,444.03/25,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.47

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